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Colour takes over each March as Holi unfolds across northern India, a festival of energy, ritual, and release. This is not a celebration observed from a distance, but one experienced from within. Our journey begins in Delhi, where the early signs of Holi appear in markets, temples, and daily life, before moving closer to its spiritual and cultural heart in Vrindavan and Barsana, where the celebrations take on a deeper meaning.
As the festival approaches, the atmosphere builds. Traditions rooted in the stories of Krishna and Radha come to life through music, colour, and community. In Barsana, the playful chaos of Lathmar Holi unfolds in a centuries-old exchange of ritual and theatre, while in Vrindavan, the festival reaches its peak as colour fills the air and the streets transform into a shared space of celebration.
Experience Highlights
• Explore Old Delhi through a guided street food journey
• Witness the theatrical energy of Lathmar Holi in Barsana
• Step into Holi celebrations in Vrindavan as colour fills the streets
• Experience temple rituals and the spiritual traditions behind the festival
• Unwind in Udaipur with a sunset boat ride on Lake Pichola
Beyond the festival, the journey continues through Rajasthan, where the pace softens and the landscape opens out. In Jaipur, we explore forts, craftsmanship, and the refined beauty of the Pink City, before arriving in Udaipur, where lakes, light, and quiet moments offer space to reflect and settle.
It’s a celebration of colour, ritual, and release, experienced from anticipation to immersion.
Limited to just 12 travellers to keep the experience intimate.
This journey moves through the cultural and spiritual heart of northern India, following the rhythm of Holi from its earliest preparations to its most vibrant expressions. Beginning in Delhi, we step into the everyday life of the festival before travelling to Vrindavan and Barsana, where Holi is not just celebrated, but deeply lived through ritual, story, and community.
As the journey unfolds, moments of intensity give way to balance. From the colour and movement of the festival, we continue into Rajasthan, where grand architecture, artisan traditions, and quieter landscapes offer space to slow the pace and absorb the experience more fully.
Our itinerary is intentionally designed around the lunar calendar and local traditions, allowing us to experience Holi in its most meaningful settings. As with all journeys shaped by living traditions, the flow may gently adapt to honour cultural timing and ensure each moment remains authentic, immersive, and true to place.
Itineraries
Day 01 | Delhi
Date : 18/03/2027
First Impressions | Flavours of the Capital
Highlights
Welcome to India · Street food journey · Old Delhi by night
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Welcome to Delhi, where the senses awaken quickly and fully.
We begin with a guided tuk tuk ride through the streets of Old Delhi, weaving through its layered neighbourhoods before stepping into its food culture on foot. With a local guide, we move through the streets of Old Delhi, where history, movement, and daily life unfold side by side.
Tonight is about food. We taste our way through the capital’s most iconic flavours, moving between hidden stalls and long-standing local favourites. Spices, textures, and aromas build a first understanding of India through its cuisine.
It is lively, immersive, and the perfect introduction to the journey ahead.
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Inclusions
City tour by tuk tuk · Street food tour with local guide · Accommodation in Delhi
Day 02 | Delhi
Date : 19/03/2027
Sacred and Everyday | Temples, Markets, and Meaning
Highlights
Temple visit · Local markets · Cultural exploration
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This morning begins at Gurudwara Bangla Sahib, one of Delhi’s most important Sikh temples. Here, we witness the daily rhythm of prayer and community, and step inside the langar, where thousands are served meals each day in an act of equality and service.
From here, we move into the city’s markets, where colour, sound, and movement build in layers. Early signs of Holi begin to appear, powders of vivid colour stacked high, shopfronts preparing for the festival ahead.
We take time to explore at a considered pace, allowing space to absorb both the intensity and the detail of the city.
As evening approaches, we gather for dinner, grounding the day in shared experience as the journey begins to take shape.
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Inclusions
Breakfast · Temple visit · Local markets · Dinner · Accommodation in Delhi
Day 03 | Delhi
Date : 20/03/2027
Ritual and Preparation | Entering the Spirit of Holi
Highlights
Holi traditions · Artisan colour workshop · Cultural storytelling
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Today we begin to step more fully into the meaning behind Holi.
We explore the traditions that sit beneath the celebration, learning how colour, ritual, and mythology intertwine. Through a hands-on experience, we are introduced to the natural pigments traditionally used during Holi, understanding both their origins and symbolism.
This is not yet the celebration itself, but the preparation, the stories, and the intention that give it meaning.
By the end of the day, the energy has shifted. The festival no longer feels distant, it is approaching, and we are ready to move closer to its heart.
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Inclusions
Breakfast · Artisan colour workshop · Lunch · Dinner · Accommodation in Delhi
Day 04 | Vrindavan
Date : 21/03/2027
Into the Heart of Holi | Colour, Devotion, and Arrival
Highlights
Journey to Vrindavan · Temple celebrations · First colours of Holi
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Leaving Delhi behind, we travel south into Uttar Pradesh, where the atmosphere begins to shift.
Vrindavan is not just a destination, but one of the spiritual centres of Holi. This is where the stories of Krishna and Radha come to life, and where the festival is celebrated with both devotion and abandon.
On arrival, we step gently into the celebrations. Temples fill with music, chants echo through courtyards, and the first colours begin to appear in the air.
This is an introduction, not yet the peak, but enough to feel the energy building around us.
By evening, the town hums with anticipation for the days ahead.
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Inclusions
Breakfast · Transfer to Vrindavan · Cultural guide · Dinner · Accommodation in Vrindavan
Day 05 | Barsana and Nandgaon
Date : 22/03/2027
Lathmar Holi | Chaos, Tradition, and Play
Highlights
Barsana village · Lathmar Holi · Local festival immersion
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Today we witness one of the most unique and theatrical expressions of Holi.
In the village of Barsana, the festival takes on a playful and centuries-old form known as Lathmar Holi. Men from neighbouring villages arrive to sing and provoke, while women respond with mock chases and symbolic strikes using wooden sticks.
It is loud, chaotic, and deeply rooted in local tradition.
We move through the celebration with our local guides, staying close to the rhythm of the day while maintaining a sense of structure within the intensity.
Colour fills the air, music builds, and the entire village becomes part of the experience.
This is Holi in its most raw and expressive form.
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Inclusions
Breakfast · Guided excursion to Barsana / Nandgaon · Festival access · Dinner · Accommodation in Vrindavan
Day 06 | Vrindavan
Date : 23/03/2027
Holi | Colour, Surrender, and Celebration
Highlights
Temple Holi celebrations · Colour play · Cultural immersion
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Today is Holi.
From early morning, Vrindavan transforms. Streets fill with colour, music carries through the air, and the boundaries between locals and visitors dissolve into shared celebration.
We enter the festival through its temples, where the first colours are thrown in devotion. What begins as ritual quickly expands beyond the temple walls, spilling into the streets.
Here, colour is everywhere. Faces, clothing, air itself.
There is no fixed path through the day. Instead, we move with the flow of the celebration, guided and supported throughout, allowing space to experience Holi fully while remaining grounded within the group.
It is joyful, overwhelming, and completely immersive.
By afternoon, the intensity begins to soften. Colours fade, energy settles, and the town slowly exhales.
This is the heart of the journey.
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Inclusions
Breakfast · Guided Holi experience · Festival support team · Dinner · Accommodation in Vrindavan
Day 07 | Jaipur
Date : 24/03/2027
From Chaos to Calm | Entering the Pink City
Highlights
Travel to Jaipur · City Palace · Evening at leisure
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Leaving Vrindavan behind, we travel west into Rajasthan, where the pace shifts once again.
Jaipur welcomes us with wide streets, soft terracotta tones, and a sense of space that feels instantly different from the days before.
After arrival and time to settle, we step into the City Palace, where courtyards, textiles, and royal history offer a more structured and refined perspective of India.
The evening is left open to rest, wander, or enjoy the quieter rhythm of the city.
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Inclusions
Breakfast · Transfer to Jaipur · City Palace visit · Accommodation in Jaipur
Day 08 | Jaipur
Date : 25/03/2027
Ritual and Craft | Tradition, Colour, and Detail
Highlights
Sunrise at Amber Fort · Artisan workshop · Cultural exploration
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We begin early at Amber Fort, arriving as the first light reaches the hilltop walls.
In the quiet of the morning, the fort reveals itself slowly, intricate architecture, mirrored halls, and sweeping views across the surrounding landscape.
Later, we step into the world of traditional craftsmanship. In a hands-on workshop, we explore techniques passed down through generations, from textiles to block printing or gemstone work, depending on our setting.
The afternoon allows time to continue exploring Jaipur at a relaxed pace.
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Inclusions
Breakfast · Amber Fort visit · Artisan workshop · Accommodation in Jaipur
Day 09 | Udaipur
Date : 26/03/2027
Lakes and Light | Arrival in the City of Water
Highlights
Journey to Udaipur · Lake Pichola · Sunset views
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Today we travel south to Udaipur, a city shaped by water, light, and reflection.
Set around Lake Pichola, Udaipur offers a softer, more romantic atmosphere. White palaces rise from the water, and the pace slows once more.
As evening approaches, we take to the lake. From the water, the city reveals itself differently, reflections stretching across the surface as the light begins to fade.
It is a quiet and grounding moment after the intensity of the journey.
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Inclusions
Breakfast · Transfer to Udaipur (flight) · Lake Pichola boat experience · Accommodation in Udaipur
Day 10 | Udaipur
Date : 27/03/2027
Stillness and Celebration | A Gentle Farewell
Highlights
City Palace Udaipur · Old Town exploration · Farewell dinner
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This morning unfolds slowly.
We explore Udaipur’s City Palace, where balconies, courtyards, and lake views create a sense of openness and calm.
From here, we move into the Old Town, where narrow streets and small shops offer space to wander and take in the final moments of the journey.
As evening falls, we gather for a farewell dinner in a setting overlooking the water.
It is a moment to reflect, to celebrate, and to mark the journey together before returning to Delhi.
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Inclusions
Breakfast · City Palace visit · Farewell dinner · Accommodation in Udaipur
Day 11 | Delhi
Date : 28/03/2027
Phir milenge | Until We Meet Again
Highlights
Return to Delhi · Departure
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This morning, we travel back to Delhi, returning to where the journey began.
The pace is gentle. There is time to reflect, to revisit moments, and to carry forward the colour, energy, and connection that have shaped the past days.
Departures follow, each guest continuing onward with a different perspective of India, one shaped not just by what was seen, but by what was felt.
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Inclusions
Breakfast · Transfer to Delhi · Departure support
Accommodation and Dining
• 10 nights’ carefully selected accommodation in Delhi, Vrindavan, Agra, Jaipur, and Udaipur
• 10 breakfasts, 5 lunches & 6 dinners (hand-selected restaurants and local dining experiences)
• Traditional Holi celebration meals in Vrindavan
• Farewell dinner in Udaipur
Delhi and Cultural Beginnings
• Guided Old Delhi street food walking tour
• Rickshaw ride through Chandni Chowk
• Visit to Bangla Sahib Gurdwara
• Guided exploration of Delhi’s historic and cultural landmarks
Signature Holi Experiences
• Lathmar Holi experience in Barsana
• Holi celebrations in Vrindavan with local community
• Temple visits and cultural rituals connected to Holi traditions
• Guided insight into the stories and symbolism of Holi
Agra and Mughal Heritage
• Sunrise visit to the Taj Mahal
• Guided visit to Agra Fort
• Local market exploration
Signature Rajasthan Experiences
• Guided exploration of Jaipur’s forts and palaces
• Sunrise or sunset experience at Nahargarh Fort
• Hands-on artisan workshop (textiles, block printing, or craft traditions)
• Cultural immersion through local markets and neighbourhoods
Udaipur and Reflection
• Sunset boat ride on Lake Pichola
• Guided walking exploration of Udaipur’s old city
• Time to unwind in lakeside surroundings
Transport and Logistics
• Domestic flights (as per itinerary)
• Private air-conditioned transport between destinations
• All airport and activity transfers as per itinerary
• Transportation for all scheduled activities
Guidance and Support
• Expert local guides, artisans, and cultural hosts
• Experienced English-speaking tour leader throughout
• All gratuities for included activities
Flights and Arrival
• International airfare
• Airport transfers to and from our Delhi hotel on arrival day
Travel Requirements
• Travel insurance (required)
• Relevant visas (see Resources section)
Personal and Optional Expenses
• Additional meals, drinks, or personal purchases
• Personally selected activities in free time
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